I'm not trying to start an argument about this, although PM me if you want to talk about it...I am just bringing it up as something I thought a lot of people might find interesting.

An interesting topic that a lot of pagans disagree on....using magick to help yourself. A lot of pagans feel that it is wrong to use magic to help yourself more than you *need* to, and that seems to be almost unanimous(sp?) among Wiccans (that i've met).

However, I feel that magick is just a tool, like any other, and I tend to use any tool at my disposal to better my life and those around me. Lately, I've been wishing for more spending money. I have plenty of money to pay rent and buy food, even to get something fun every now and again, but I really wanted a little extra.

Am I a bad person for asking the aid of my dieties in finding a source of extra money? I asked, and a major pet-sitting job that made me around $600 popped up. I am very grateful that Goddess responded to my request so strongly, and I don't feel that it was bad to ask as long as I give thanks, but I know a lot of people who would disagree.

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I just re-read this whole thread and I think it's wonderful. Thanks for bringing it back up PJ's Mom.